What is the Irving Turkey Trot?
Couple keeping warm before the 5k start at the 2021 Irving Turkey Trot
What is the Irving Turkey Trot?
The Irving Turkey Trot benefiting the Irving Schools Foundation takes place every Thanksgiving morning in the heart of Dallas/Fort Worth.
The inaugural Irving Turkey Trot started on November 26, 2020. Despite outdoor gatherings not being allowed at the time due to COVID19, our founder/race director, the City of Irving, event partners, volunteers, runners and walkers found a way to organize the event following strict social distancing protocols. A tradition to celebrate health and wellness began. Watch the socially distanced 2020 Irving Turkey Trot event video
The tradition continued in 2021 with over 1,350 runners, joggers, and walkers from all over the country. It was a great feeling to be able to run through scenic Las Colinas Urban Center on Thanksgiving morning.
The 2022 Irving Turkey Trot scheduled for November 24, at Toyota Music Factory will include a few enhancements for a better running experience. Event parking is available at the Urban Towers parking garage next to the venue. The celebrations start early this year at 7:30 am to get you back home for a turkey meal as soon as possible after you cross the finish line.
Runners, joggers, and walkers are welcome to sign up for the 5k run/walk or the 8-Mile distance. Multiple water stations are located throughout the course with volunteers from the community with hydration as the participants complete the scenic routes. The 8-Mile event takes runners around Lake Carolyn Promenade then back to Toyota Music Factory.
2021 Thanksgiving morning in Irving-Las Colinas, TX.
Event perks include event t-shirt, chip-timed race, USATF certified route, finisher medals for all participants, free professional race photography, post-race refreshments, age group medals, and team challenge awards, VIP option. Overall trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place male and female for both distances. Competitive families and friends are encouraged to sign up as a group to compete in the Team Challenge. The Team Challenge is a great way to bond with your friends and family on Thanksgiving morning.
Participants enjoying free Starbucks coffee and pre-race snacks next to the start line from our friends at Westin Hotel.
The Irving Turkey Trot benefits the Irving Schools Foundation, 100% of donations raised are used by the Irving Schools Foundation for programs that provide assistance to Irving ISD students in need. Each year, a scholarship is given to a high school senior to help with their education.
How can you get involved?
Volunteer at the event festival or water stations throughout the race route
Become an event sponsor - The Irving Turkey Trot is not city affiliated and does not receive funding from the City of Irving.
Irving-Las Colinas is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, making it an ideal location for everyone in North Texas to meet.
We can't wait to celebrate together on Thanksgiving morning!
Joggers crossing the finish line at the 2021 Irving Turkey Trot at Toyota Music Factory.